Hi.
Im trying to understand why i feel loads better after Beechams?
I regularly feel unwell. Just switched to thyroid-s recently and found no improvements.
Im also on LDN, initially felt better but now back to feeling awful.
However whenever i take beechams i feel so much better. I can get through the day without burning out, headaches or annoyed.
I don't want to get use to them but do find myself poping them especially if i have a long day ahead.
Anyone else feel the same?
What are Beechams?
waitrose.com/ecom/products/...
The above is a product called "Beechams Powders". The company also sells cold and flu treatments, that I think are similar to Lemsip.
contains caffeine…..gives you kick
medicines.org.uk/emc/files/...
i dont get the same response from drinking tea or coffee. My head is so much clearer, im more alert and general feel so much better for few days...??????
Ah right, they contain aspirin which has been used as a medicine for all sorts of things for many decades! Perhaps you have some sort of low level inflammation. How many times a day do you take them?
Hi,
I definitely know i have inflammation as my CRP results are always on the high end of the range. Do you think that moght be the reason?
I didn't know it contains aspirin?
Normally 2 first thing in the morning ir 2 before bed.
Can this get addictive? Il also take it if i have a long day ahead.
I didn't know it contains aspirin?
They make different products, exactly which one are you taking?
The powders appear to contain aspirin and caffeine, the capsules seem to contain paracetamol, phenylephrine and some also contain guaifenesin
They don't list all those ingredients on the link provided so I assumed that they didn't contain them.
BeePurple
They don't list all those ingredients on the link provided so I assumed that they didn't contain them.
As I said, they make different products.
Exactly which one do you have?
The front of the boxes clearly state what's in them.
The person making the post has the powders. I wouldn't (personally) take any of these for a multitude of reasons thyroid, asthma and stomach problems.
Hi,
I take the capsule form. Never taken the powder ones so dont know if it will have the same effect.
I thought you were the OP as you'd responded to my post, I didn't go back to the top of the thread to check.
Maya_83 which one are you taking, all Beechams products are shown in my post just above.
The All in one maximum strength (Capsules)
Maya_83
In that case I'd check out the patient information leaflet that comes when this product is prescribed, check both tabs - SmPC and Patient Leaflet
medicines.org.uk/emc/produc...
It does say
Do not take continuously for more than 5 days without medical advice.
People take daily low dose aspirin as a preventive measure for heart conditions. The caffeine could be more addictive.
My late father in law was prescribed with daily low dose aspirin. He was hospitalised with gastrointestinal bleeding and couldn't continue with it.
Yes, my Mum and I struggle with it that way so don't take it. On my first aid course the leader said it is still beneficial to carry it though because despite these problems it would still be the best thing to take if you are having a heart attack.
The Beechams Powders Patient Information Leaflet expressly states:
Do not use for more than 10 days for pain relief (or more than 3 days for fever).
medicines.org.uk/emc/files/...
(If that is the product being taken.)
And that is at least partly due to the bleeding issues.
phenylephrine can give you a boost, a colleague years ago described it as ‘legal speed’ I’ve no idea if that’s true, I’m not too knowledgeable on class A drugs 😆. I doubt long term use is advised. These would give me palpitations and anxiety, like being overmedicated. 🦋💚🦋
This one doesn't contain that ingredient. The cold remedy one does. It does advise not taking levothyroxine with any of these types of products like Beachams cold and flu or Lemsip due to palpitations.
Its probably the caffeine! I sometimes treat myself to a coke for the same reason!
This is the one i take..
I feel better for few days so doubt its the caffeine.
There's no caffeine in it.
i also take the flu plus one too. Both works well.
I suspect like most things if you take it just once or twice a week to perk you up it would be ok but probably best not to take it daily. It is so nice when you find something that makes you feel better instead of worse. I can totally understand why you would want to take it regularly but I think you should be careful with it 😊
hi, yes definitely. I try to limit it as much as i can.
Don't take it eveyday. Just so desperate to feel well. X
Totally understand that x
Have you got any recent blood results Maya_83 ? You may need to alter your med intake. Wouldn't recommend taking the Beechams for any prolonged period. Paracetamol affects your liver and the Guaifenesin shouldn't be taken for extended periods either -drugs.com/guaifenesin.html# . Having said that, guaifenesin has been used to alleviate fibromyalgia symptoms, which are very similar to hypo symptoms so quite possibly this is why you are better - verywellhealth.com/the-guai...
Hi.
I recently switched to thyroid-s from t3 and thyrovanz. I didn't really feel well with t3 , it was on and off of feeling lousy being on the same dose for several years.
Not doing much better on thyroid-s atm so toping up with beechams 😑
My Last test was 25/2/22
Ferritin 367 (13-150)
Serum iron 21 (9-30)
TIBC 53 (50-83)
Folate 19 (3.8-999)
Vit d 110
B12 2000 (197-779)
Tsh 0.01 (0.27-4.2)
T4 6.5 (10-24.5)
Thyroid peroxidase 15 (0-33
T3 6. (3.1-6.8)(This was done in the hospital at 12pm so not sure of accurate result)
I ve noticed that I m taking more paracetemol these days (not excessive, just more than usual). I find that even if i take it for something like a headache, it helps with other 'low level' symptoms which I haven't even acknowledged to myself until they ve gone. (general aches, itching etc). That in turn helps me sleep, and then feel better over all.
hi,
I also find when i take antibiotics i feel ao much better aswell. Like the beechams my head feel lighter, can think straight & have loads more energy.. how bizarre. I wished my thyroid meds made me feel like this.
feeling better now.
When am i going back to work? Will you feel better monday?
Better then feeling rubbish again on 50 mcg
At what dose T3 did you start to feel better if you have THR or ISTH?
